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[@dougm659]

Newsflash Tim….my next luxury watch purchase might very well be a Breguet! The Marine GMT in rose gold looks unmissable when compared to the Rolex SkyDweller in rose gold…less than half the price but rarer, prettier, cooler and just more!

[@DWilliam1]

I bought a mint, full papers and box 3820 Transatlantique in 2017 for $4200. It’s early 2000’s with 100m water, non-tritium lumed(which is what I prefer), almost unworn Breguet alligator strap with deployment. One of the best watch purchases I ever made. Still wear it a few times a month.One of my biggest regrets was not pulling the trigger on the Marine when I could have gotten it for around $7K.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Incredible craftsmanship. They’re just a couple of celebrity and crypto millionaire endorsements away from going mainstream.

[@saphna2095]

I wish they did more with their marine line. The watches have a great design, recognizable, timeless and they have to me the best rom. numerals. They could make a 38mm case please (other than the feminine targetted variants)

[@mikelewis2456]

Tim couldn’t agree more Breguet is one of the great brands in horology at a discount in used market. Abraham Breguet the Godfather of horology a genius inventor of Tourbillion to other amazing inventions.🤔Breguet the watch of kings , queens , politicians and celebrities throughout history.

[@drnick40]

Thanks Tim! Great work. Informative and entertaining glance at the universe of Breguet. Arguably one of the most intriguing watch brands in history.

[@mpesh2297]

Great show and thanks for showing my wrist shot!

[@bmunson4920]

If Richemont owned GO, Breguet, Blancpain, they would be up there (market wise), with the ‘holy trinity’.

[@randys766]

See: Baum et Mercier as evidence to the contrary. Excellent watch, poor marketing.

[@bmunson4920]

@@randys766 B&M is mid tier…they are perhaps perceived as ‘low’ mid tier….not as big a discrepancy as with the top Swatch brands, and where they are perceived…

[@robertfrancois6064]

I love the enthusiasm you share about them alarms on a watch

[@david.9633]

Thank you for another great episode, Tim.

[@mikekane9213]

Always a great show Tim.

[@samzadgan]

maybe its just my youtube bubble, but there seems to be a lot of chat recently about Breguet being underrated on the secondary market. If this keeps going, those used bargains might start drying up quickly!! lol

[@PT-xx9jz]

Thank you Tim and Team!

[@jumboJetPilot]

Breguet loves to plate their gold dials and that’s the absolute only thing that I would change. They’re otherwise splendid. I wished Breguet would use unplated yellow gold dials for their yellow gold cases, unplated rose gold dials for their rose gold cases, and white gold dials for their white gold/steel/platinum cases. And of course, on their white metal cases - the availability of a rose gold dial as that’s a striking combination. I love their blued steel dial hardware and matching dial printing, their cold rolled cases, etc. I wished they would bring their bracelets back. That Marine bracelet from the 90’s - there was nothing like it!

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

I too would like to see the dials in raw gold. That would be spectacular and a bit like the actual 1805 Breguet pocket watch I featured on the show recently. Best, Tim

[@jumboJetPilot]

@@the1916companywatchreviews I loved that review! I’d love to see Breguet offer a skeletonized Marine with the indices engraved into the under side of the crystal a la piece unique Marie Antoinette-style!

[@shaq6772]

Wait so the dial isn’t solid gold ? It’s gold plated ?

[@jumboJetPilot]

@@shaq6772 it’s silver plated gold - silver on gold.

[@philhenderson3516]

@@jumboJetPilot This is not entirely accurate. Some of their dials are actually made of solid 18k gold, particularly those from the 2000's. The newer one's use silver.

[@marcn8750]

Hi Tim, I usually consider watches from the 1990’s to 2005 to be NEO-vintage and watches prior to 1990 to be vintage. Watches from the 1930s and earlier to be antique. Neo-vintage pieces are made in the transitional period for brands where they held vintage type vibes and low production numbers and yet has modern production methods. So these categories don’t change relative to what year we are in. It more about the style/genre of watches as opposed to the specific year they were produced. Your thoughts … just semantics or something good to get straightened out ? Best wishes from Singapore

[@localheroEd]

Vintage is literally ‘of a time’ with neo-vintage being the new style of the age and having existed for centuries. For that reason it’s difficult to attribute specific years. However, from a style perspective it would be correct to say 90’s to mid 00’s for watches is our current view of neo-vintage. Just remember that our descendants won’t share that view as time moves on.

[@TradCath]

I have 4 Breguet watches all bought within the last year!

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Those are great watches. What did you get? Best, Tim

[@TradCath]

@@the1916companywatchreviews 1. Tradition 7027 white gold. 37 mm with power reserve ( from Watchbox, actually my introduction to Watchbox/1916) 2. Classique calendrier 7337 39 mm rose gold 3. Classique 5177 38 mm rose gold 4 Classique 5097 34.5 mm rose gold Tim, I love your videos on individual watches most of all, I learn so much! Indeed it was you videos that sold me on the Blancpain Leman Tourbillon and Blancpain Leman minute repeater, both in rose gold that I purchased from Watchbox, as well as the 37 mm JLC perpetual in rose gold! I have a 16 cm wrist so I find it most helpful to see how a watch fits on your wrist in trying to decide how it would look on mine!

[@bubbabrannan5915]

Thanx Tim and Shawn... Breguet is definitely underrated. Beautiful pieces, good coverage and piece! 👍 Congrats on 50k 🥃🥃🥃

[@netanelostrov3425]

Awesome show Tim!! Why no Tradition models:(?

[@Eric_Nielsen]

Breguet: I was thinking 'twist in the wind' as you said, 'wither on the vine'. Same thing.

[@watsonaqua4560]

My Brequet Marine is my favorite watch. The quality, feel, weight, beauty. I have an eclectic collection but the Marine gives me the most satisfaction.

[@viraju.8927]

I was lucky enough to be able to snag an early tritium Type XX with the gold capped crown and 200M WR a few years ago. I doubt I'll ever part with it. Such a lovely well proportioned thing.

[@adadadatt]

Amazing and quality content. Quit talking up Breguet before I get my chance to buy one!

[@aceaustralian]

Tim, I enjoy your videos.

[@simonkennedy5899]

What are you talking about man?! I’m here researching my next purchase, a Breguet Reveil Du Tsar Alarm white dial 5707! Thanks for your review mate.

[@brysoga]

I have the Marine Bucherer Blue edition. Limited to around 30 peices it's a watch hardly anyone even knows about and it's the best representation of the basic modern marine.

[@jchong416]

Breguet is my favorite brand

[@flashball9342]

Hi Tim, I love breguet and especially the 7727 and equivalent in type XXII. You get one under 25K€ now (seen new). However, what you did not mention is the insane maintenance cost of a F1 beating 72bps ; being the reason i did not buy it … yet.

[@carguy3645]

Tim. How come you never talk about the Damasko watches? You have discussed just about every other watch under the sun but not Damasko. I own one of these German made marvel of engineering and absolutely love this time piece. They are a very noteworthy watchmaker and I think are worth discussing. Just a thought. Love the show and o always watch. Cheers.

[@localheroEd]

If I had £30k to spend on a dress/classic watch Breguet would be first in my search filter. The issue would be the wealth of other options also available.

[@RobLewis3]

The Marine definitely has Breguet's DNA, but I must admit I'm on the fence about it. I think the Roman Numerals were a mistake.

[@eldarnaduev2927]

Hi, Tim! Please make a video on more complicated pieces 🙏🙏🙏

[@clintonshiells3095]

That 7727 is amazing!

[@haybob2527]

Tim, I caught the hype train and bought a Furlan Marri.. 😮👍

[@StillWaters25]

No other brand stays true to its heritage, than Breguet.

[@omar10213245]

wearing my 5207 power reserve retrograde seconds in white gold at this very moment. . .

[@JamesIdentity]

21:00 Steel Breguet Marine 5817 are 8-9k not 12-13k. Big difference.

[@the1916company]

I always try to check the middle of the market rather than the cheapest examples. There's definitely a lot of $8-9,000, but I don't always know the age and condition of these or whether they're full set. In general, when you see me take a screenshot of a chrono24 search, its neither the cheapest nor the most expensive examples listed. Best, Tim

[@BW-ih7pv]

Full set with box and paper in decent condition are $12k minimum. Been searching for one for months.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Always wanted to try the 10hz Breguet

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

It's not too late! Even if you can't wear the Type XXII, there's the 7727. Best, Tim

[@mr.personal-ity]

Please! Why not Have 1916 be the main company and namesake and have your channel and reviews be 1916's WatchBox? 🙏❤

[@reyshintokz2782]

Mga pinoy sa game na to ang tatamad dumepensa sa rainbow line. Iba talaga pag nba player masisipag

[@eus9]

You know what I think reduces the Breguet appeal? The design language and aesthetic. It's beautiful (to me), but not versatile and really limits how often (or whom) can where them. I can't imagine a rapper in a lambo wearing one, and nor can I imagine most regular non-celebs. It harks back to a bygone era - even super advanced, horologically incredible modern watches like the 10hz. They need a new line that pushes the boundaries of what a Breguet looks like.

[@waynemoore9951]

Did i hear that breguet usually loses 50 per cent value when you buy new, or have i invented that, i love the blue dial marine 5817, so not that much cheaper pre owned at 12-13, new price is 15? So thought theyre would be more of a saving pre owned?

[@shaq6772]

Marines are one of the most beautiful sports watches u can wear to the office and in general that were made in the industry. It’s highly coveted n with them being discontinued u won’t see them loosing such high value

[@philhenderson3516]

They're bound to appreciate quite substantially as collectibles so if you have the means to get one do so.

[@moneymikz]

I’m waiting for the Bioceramic version of the Type XX

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Or will is be a dress watch? Perhaps a Classique PLASTourbillon? Best, Tim

[@Nefville]

God help us

[@davidcrandall4958]

Horology is what you Appreciate,not what you buy!

[@dieterhess4280]

Breuget is Nr. 1 ❤

[@osobad1127]

Swatch X Breguet Sistem XX is next on the list. Calling it now

[@zillsburyy1]

not bad

[@dwightlooi]

The only Breguet I like is the uncomplicated Classique Ultra Thin 5157 with the fabulously thin 502.3 offset rotor automatic movement. Too bad the hand hollows are not lumed and it is not available with a bracelet, otherwise it'll be perfect.

[@celticgodsoriginal]

Dating back to the French revolution ? the movement 5887 Equation de temps "Messidor" 7th day, year 9, 1802 perhaps?

[@the1916company]

If not the purely revolutionary early period, can we agree on just describing this as well within the period of "all the crazy crap that happened between the Estates General and Waterloo?" Best, Tim

[@simonkennedy5899]

No no no, vintage means 25 years plus; antique is 100 years plus.

[@truthoverfacts9254]

St. Helena is pronounced Saint Ha-lee-na.

[@animarku570]

3:00 bovet

[@mybrainlikesthings]

At 30:48 that 3420 jump hour was my first time seeing it, and I found it awful. And this ties in with the barrier to Breguet for me: They seem to be designed to please themselves, not to please me. Who do they speak to, because I can't believe these have universal appeal. I can't connect with any of them. And it saddens me, because some of those movement inventions are so cool. But watches have to please me aesthetically first before they can please me on a cerebral level.

[@TIWofficial]

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[@BW-ih7pv]

Shut up Timothy. Don't drive up the price.

[@keltecdan]

Not cheap enough.

[@Payozo]

If you buy a watch, with the idea that one day it goes up in value and sell it again. You don't have buying power or enough passion for horology. Just leave the watches alone. Buy a watch you LIKE. And if you find another one you LIKE? Just BUY it AGAIN!.....(unless you plan to make a business out of it.)

[@proseforpoets]

Grow your hair, while you are still young.